1440 Mission Dr, Solvang, California, United States | (618) 248-8274
Large contemporary rooms with private balconies
Bathrooms have jetted tubs, suites have large whirlpool tubs
Outdoor pool and hot tub
Full-service spa
Free continental breakfast
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi
Located on Solvang's main strip
No full restaurant or bar
No fitness center
On a busy road with some daytime traffic noise
The Kronborg Inn is a small, mid-range hotel with contemporary, European-style decor. The small spa and outdoor pool with hot tub are the main features here. Its large rooms have little private balconies and renovations in 2014 included outfitting the bathrooms with jetted tubs. There's no full restaurant, but a free continental breakfast (complete with waffle makers) is included. The hotel located right on Solvang's main strip, walking distance from many of the town's wine country attractions. Compare rates with Hadsten House, down the street, which also has an indoor pool and a restaurant.
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Scene
Old-world Danish-inspired architecture with contemporary European decor
If the timber framing, plaster facade, and the windmill outside the Kronborg Inn don't give it away, the Danish flag flying outside should indicate the hotel's intention to give guests a little taste of Denmark. Renovated by new owners in 2014, the intimate inn is geared toward weekending couples and leisure travelers, with old pine trees shading its exterior walkways and postcard-worthy views of the surrounding countryside visible from throughout the grounds. The bright, airy lobby has a partially lofted ceiling, and is decorated with stylized modern decor, including Louis XVI chairs around glass tables, oversized black Chesterfield chairs, topiaries and orchids, wrought-iron chandeliers, and a waterfall feature on one stone wall. The outdoor pool deck is less elegant, but the umbrella-shaded white plastic chairs, flanked by palm trees, have a cool mid-century effect.
Location
On Solvang's pedestrian-friendly main street, close to wineries, golf, and gambling
Right on the main street of the charming wine country village of Solvang, the Kronborg Inn is ideally located for strolling among the town’s wine tasting rooms, pastry shops, Christmas boutiques, and galleries. Those seeking a relaxed, pedestrian-friendly spot will enjoy wandering the area, sampling local foods and wines. Alisal Golf Course is three miles away, Santa Ynez Winery is a five-mile drive from the hotel, and the Chumash Casino is seven minutes by car. The Hans Christian Anderson Museum and Park and other cultural attractions are all within a few minutes.
Rooms
Large and modern, with balconies, microwaves, and mini-fridges
Each of the inn's 38 rooms has a contemporary brown-and-gray color palette, which, when paired with dark wood furniture, can be a bit dark. Granite-topped tables and dressers are a bit dated, but still fit into the overall decor, with boldly patterned statement curtains drawing most of the attention. Layouts vary and upper-floor rooms have vaulted ceilings as well as private balconies, while bottom-floor rooms have small patios (which are less private). All rooms have big flat-screen TVs with DVD players, microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. The tiled bathrooms have updated fixtures and jetted shower/tub combinations. Suites have private whirlpool tubs and walk-in rainfall showers.
Features
Outdoor pool and hot tub, small spa, free breakfast
The hotel is built around an outdoor pool with a quiet sun deck that lacks for sun bathing space, but has several sets of umbrella-shaded chairs. A separate, but adjoining area has a few sun loungers and a hot tub. The small spa next to the pool has a single treatment room with the usual range of massages and facials. The breakfast room spills out onto the pool area with some outdoor seating, and the included continental breakfast includes various breads, a bowl of hard boiled eggs, cereal, juice, coffee, and a pair of waffle makers.
